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Season 54
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Actor Brian Taylor on his role as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Detroit Public Theatre’s “The Mountaintop”
Actor and Detroit-area native Brian Taylor joins host Stephen Henderson to talk about his role as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the production of "The Mountaintop" currently playing at Detroit Public Theatre through March 8. The award-winning, two-person play reimagines the events that took place on the night before Dr. King's assassination in 1968.
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New life coming to old Tiger Stadium; practical advice for entrepreneurs. Ep 4426.
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Detroit Urban League’s major milestone; trailblazer Major General Gwen Bingham. Ep 4425.
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We meet DPS’ new interim superintendent; Shaka Senghor discusses his new book. Ep 4424.
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A black trailblazer in MDOT; two major projects about Detroit’s 1967 uprising. Ep 4423.
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Detroit’s resurgence; celebration for women achievers. Ep 4422.
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Stephen talks with former Black Panther Party member Kathleen Cleaver.
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In honor of Black History Month, we talk with local history makers. Ep 4419.
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A focus on the crisis in the Detroit Public School district and some helpful health tips.
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The latest in the Flint water crisis; conference tackles race in America. Ep 4417.
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District Detroit project; WGPR-TV 62 museum exhibit. Ep 4416.
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Organization connects Detroit churches with service agencies. Ep 4415.
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Addressing violence and brutality in Detroit. Ep 4414.